While growing up, my siblings and I lived a sheltered life because my father was very strict. The university I attended was in the same town we lived in, so on a daily basis, I would go from home to ...

Keeping a busy social life amongst lots of friends may keep people slimmer than spending hours on a treadmill, according to scientists. They say that socialising and meeting with friends helps boost ...

Have you ever wondered why you can’t stop checking your Facebook notifications or are unwilling to sacrifice a family event for an office meeting? This is because it’s human nature to desire the ...

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Frequent socialising could help people live longer – and the more often the better, a new study suggests. Experts found that older people who socialised daily, weekly or monthly had a significantly ...

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For many people, business socialising is a very important aspect of working life - but some people find it quite tricky, especially if English isn't their first language. In this special business ...